davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Effect of Root Pruning.

On O. certain farm one year ago q
roadway had to be cut through an
apple orchard, and to obviate steep
grade the soil was dug away between
two rows in some places to the depth
of % feet. The earth removed was
not piled up against the trees, where
the double covering ofsome roots and
exposure Of others might have killed
them. 1t was taken away and
spread for road bed on the lower
part Of the orchard in line with the
road. Now this spring, where the
deepest cuts were made through the
bank, the trees on either side are
full OF bloom, while the balance of the
orchard shows only moderate
amount of blossoms. Probably the
trees were considerably injured by
this severe treatment, but if properly
manured now they will recover and
be more valuable for it ever after.
The trees on the bank had previously
been unproductive, so it was not
merely the reduction OF excessive
growth which caused them to blossom.
Severe root pruning, even to the ex-
tent of endangering the tree, is there
fore admissible in cases of continued
barrenness, but such cases should be
literally treated afterwards. Per-
maps it was root pruning and manur-
ing that was intended in the scrjptur-
al parable of the owner of an unpro-
ductive tree, who resolved to give it
a further trial by digging about and
dunging it. At least the best science
of modern fruit growing could give no
better formula than this for changing
been barren.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
Brushing Spring Calves.

Every one knows the piteous bleat-
ing that q young calf makes when sep
arated from it's dam. It is not alone
the frequent supply of TODD that it
misses, but even more the tender
fondling and loving attentions which
she gives it. Tied up where it cannot
reach her, the calf soon begins to feel
uncomfortable. Watch how the old
cow fondles it, and we may easy guess
why. Every little while, with her
rough, moist tongue, she will lick it's
back, neck and sides, while the calf,
though only day, or even less, old,
stands in evident enjoyment of the
operation, Whenever calf is pitt
fully bleating, take q soft brush and
initiate the cows action as closely as
possible. The bleating will cease, and
if the grooming is given two or three
times a day this most mournful of all
noises will be effectually stopped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
ReconciIed to His Conscience.
From the French.

A remarkable case Circumstance was
lately developed in proceeding be.
fore q French court. A man was be.
fore the court on q charge of stealing
some candies, and the prosecutor was
examining witnesses who had bought
from him. One of them said "Though
he suspected the candies had been
stolen, he bought sous worth. but
that, In order not to encourage rob-
berry, he had paid for them with bad
SOU"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22
An Intelligent Young Woman,
From the Nashville Union

A young lady said at the recen
meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union at Savannah"Chiv-
airy, which has fed from all other
quarters, has taken refuge in the news
paper Offices" 1t is unnecessary to
state that this young lady is the pref
tiest and brightest representative OF
her sex in Georgia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

soil than those from the corn planted
dry. 1t is generally safer to plant not
less than six kernels to the hill, and
thin out the weak blades at hoeing
time. The cost of the seed is but g.
trife greater, and q much more even
growth of plants can be obtained
American CultivatOr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

JOHN WANAMAKER the big Philadel-
phia merchant will not be so years
old until July IL. On hisjubilee birth
day the newspapers will give him q
complimentary dinner in recognition
of mis- valued services as a counting
room editor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-06-22

TWENTY years ago not q singing
bird except in cages, could be heard IN
Eagle Valley, and now warblings OF
the wild songsters can be heard from
early morning till long after sunset.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
MEMS OLE TIE DAY.

Guggenheimer & Co., wholesale tobacco
merchants of Baltimore, have assigned. Liza
bilities, $4,000.
Ex-Mayor Carter Harrison has given
s., 900 to 1.-The Altenheim," of Chicago, a
home for aged Germans. He makes the gift
20 carry out charitable wish OF isdeceased
wife.
Thirteen boys escaped from the House of
Refuge in Cleveland, o., yesterday. They
were occupants of the fourth story. They
wrenched bar from window and reached
the ground by lightning rod.
Democratic primaries held in Baltimore
CITY Yesterday for the selection of delegates
to legislative district conventions that Will
nominate candidates for the Legislature and
delegates to tho State convention were the
most exciting for over twenty years About
four times the vote annually cast at the prima-
res was polled. Three wards were carried by
]. Frank Morrison, two by doc" Slater and
fifteen by Naval Officer Rasin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
Letter from CuInencr.

correspondence OF the Alexandria GAzETTEl.
CULPEPER, Va, July 19-The cantata
ESTHER" is to be rendered to- night by the
elite amateur vocalists and musicians of the
old town and surrounding country a rich
treat is in store for the public.
The July term of the County Court was
engaged nearly the whole day of yesterday
and the morning of to day, with the case Of
Commonwealth vs.. John A. Throckmorton,
for assault and battery with intent to shooi
with pistol, the penalty for which is i'm
prisonment for six months; but before the
conclusion of the trial, and as the prisoner
is quite an old man, and the aggrieved par
ties not wishing to have the punishment
inflicted, consented TO nolle prosequi. The
charge of carrying concealed weapons WAS
also nolle prosecuted for the same reasons.
The two negro boys indicted for throwing
stones into passenger train some days ago
were tried, convicted and sentenced, one,
Jim Marshall, to pay q fine Of $3.50 and
costs, and Sam Brown S. fine and costs, and
to jail until fines, &C., are paid.
The fire here Sunday night is the fourth
or fifth serious one within the past eighteen
months and is we'll calculated to cause seri-
Gus apprehensons as to the future of the
town with only one little squirt" to contend
with the devastating element.
Last night only three weeks ago o line
Young horse was stolen from Miss Il. Gar
nett, whose farm lies about two miles from
Mitchell's, and only again last night another
fine bay horse was stolen from the farm of
Mr.. James Garnett, the nephew of and ad-
Joining farm to Miss L. Garnett.
Truly our seth parallel of latitude has
slipped beneath tropical sun, for such OPP.
pressive and facilitating weather as has per-
tanned to our section for the past several
consecutive days has been too much for man
and beast hereabouts.
The hay and oat crop has been saved in
a very fine condition, and although the
former is not as heavy as last year the quail
ity liz much better, while the prospect for
the yield of oats is far in advance of the year
1856.
The present dullness and consequent low
prices of beef cattle in the markets is work
ing hardship and disaster to the grazier, for
he is not realizing the cost and expense Of
grazing and fattening his cattle by several
dollars per head.
The frequent showers Of rain, accompa.
MED by the hot sun, has given promise for
liue and heavy corn crop. THISTLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
@9l@ggzgss
TO-DAY.s TELEGRAPIH1C NEWS.
Horrible Accident.

NEW YORK, July pa irghtfnl acct
dent took place this morning on the Erie
railroad between AlIendaie and Hohokus.
gang of Italian laborers were at work
blasting on the railroad Il little distance
from sharp curve about three fourths of
mile above Hohokus The Chicago express,
which was due an hour before, had not ar.
rived, and these men, whose foreman should
have given a warning whistle when the
train was approaching the sharp curve,
were busy at work, unconscious of the terri
BILE fate which was in store for them. Al
quarter past seven o'clock train No. II, the
express, which was due an hour previous,
rushed round the curve before the men had
the slightest warning and dashed through
them, killing II or Is OF the spot and
wounding many others. The shrieks Of the
victims were heartrending, and when the
train slowed up the track presented the
sickening sight of being covered with man
gled bodies, the rails bang spattered with
blood ana broken limbs. pieces Of ragged
flesh being scattered in all directions. Some
of the bodies were mangled beyond descrp.
ton and crushed out of ali semblancc ofhu
mainly TO most of the victims death must
have come instantly, but some of them APP
peared to be yet Quivering and life ebbing
away when the train was brought to Il
slandstill. A passenger on local train
! which was behind the Chicago express de
scribes the scene as one of the most sickeu
ing that could be witnessed. Along the
tracks, he said, were arms, legs, trunks
and other parts of bodies, and the tracks for
long distance We're slippery with Dlood.N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21

A RABBIT WHIPS BLACK SNAKE.-The
keeper OF Springdale Cemetery, just north
of Peoria, ILL.,, while attending to the graves
the other day, was attracted by the strange
antics of rabbit. 1t seemed TO be jumping
up in the air and acting altogether in a
crazy manner Proceeding to the spot he
saw that the rabbit was giving battle to a
black snake about five feet in length. The
rabbit had nest near by, and in it were ita
two young. The serpent was several feet
from the nest, and as it tried to approach,
the rabbit would jump iiercely on the snake,
biting it near The head and then jump back
before the black snake could get it in lis coil.
When the snake showed disposition to re-
main coiled, the rabbit would make a feint
and get it to strike, and then, quick as
lightning would Jump on the snakes BODY.
The rabbit bad apparently lost all fear OF
the presence of man, as the witness OF the
strange battle stood within few feet of it.
a tie: q few minutes the snake made up its
miod to get away badly worsted. and found
safety in brush pile into which the rabbit
could not penetrate, although it made efforts
to DO so. 1t is the opinion of the keeper
that if the fight had occurred in the open
ground where the snake could not have
sought concealment. the rabbit would have
killed it Chicago Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
Ohio Democrats.

CLEVELAND, o., July 2l.-The demoCra.
tic State convention was called to order at
II o'clock this morning in Music Hall by
Henry BOIL, of Marietta, chairman of the
State executive committee. Notwithstand-
ing the fact thai tho temperature stood at
So, at least 5000 spectators, many Of them
ladies, were present There was no tenn
porary organization and Hon. George L
Seney, of Tiilin ut once took his piace as
permanent chairman.
The platform WAS adopted unanimously.
1t strongly endorses the administration,
demands revision of tariff laws and opposes
reduction Of fax on liquors. In his
speech Mr. Soney said there were no quar-
rels in the democratic family. Every dem
ocrat seemed to know who would be his
candidate in 1855 and I'll were satisfied.
About civil service reform he said While
all democrats give the administration a
hearty support there are many who would
feel better satisfied if all republicans re-
naming in office were promscuously turned
out and their places filled by democrats. If
it be the civil service law that keeps repub-
licans in and democrats out of the public
service, let it be repealed.
Powell was nominated for Governor on the
second ballot the vote being Powell 800;
Campbell 251 Foran Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
The festivities of the Emperor of China's
wedding Will cost $5000,000.
Every Woman Knows Them.

The human body is much like good
C ock or watch in its movements if one
goes too slow or too fast, so follow ali the
others, and bad time results if one organ
or set of organs works mperfectly, perver-
sion OF functional effort of all the organs is
sure to follow. Hence it is that the numer.
Gus ailments which make woman's life mis-
cradle are the direct issue of the abnormal
action Of the uterine system. For all that
numerous class Of symptoms-and every
woman knows Lhem-there is one unfailing
remedy DIR. Pierce's "Favorte Prescrip.
ton" the favorite of the sex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
Farmer Murdered.

PADUcAH, Ky, July 2l.-News has been
received OF the murder of Mr.. Nimrod Bur
rows an old and well known farmer of Car
Isle county. He had tenant on his farm
named Capt. Jack Russell, with whom, it is
said, he has been on unfriendly terms for
some months 1t is alleged that Russell
went to Burrows house Monday morning
and called him out When he appeared at
the door Russell leyeicd his gun and fired,
the shot taking effect in Burrows head, kill
ling him almost instantly. The cause of
the tragedy is unknown, but it is generally
supposed, Judging from the well known
peculiarities of the victim, that some none
tary transaction was at the bottom. News
was received yesterday that Russell had
surrendered 10 the authorities and is NOW
in Jail at Bardwell Burrows was IS years
of age and was never married. For fifty
years ne has lived 10 cabin on finely i'm
proved farm in Ballard county or more pro-
pcrly speaking in Carlisle county as it is
now called. His habits were very similar
to those OF "A confirmed miser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
ACiyiI Rights Suit.

CHICAGO, July 2l.-Ben B. Johnson and
Charles B. Smith, both colored, accom-
panied ny number of women OF their own
race, entered A. c. Houston'4 beer garden
few nights ago. They were told that col
ored people were not served in the estab
lishment, and Smith and Johnson at once
had Houston arrested Yesterday the case
was heard BIZ Justice Smith Attorney
Hardy, oil the Doodle defence appeared
for the defendant The court held Houston
to the criminal court under $500 bonds for
violating the State net of 1855 entitled 'An
act to protect all citizens in their civil and
legal rights" The penalty is a Inc of from
S25, to $50 or ak months Imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
Reporfed Death of Stanley.

LONDON, July 2l.-A dispatch from st.
Thomas, West Africa, says: The West Afri-
can company has received a report that
Henry NJ. Stanley, the African explorer,
has been shot dead by natives with whom
his expedition was fighting in order to OBJ
tain supplies. Another account gays that
the steamer on which Stanley was proceed
ing to the relief of Emin Bey Was sunk and
that the explorer was drowned. The
report of Mr. SANKEY'S death emanates from
a Missionary at Matadi, who received it
from q native from up the country. No di
rect message has been received from the ex.
petition.
The rumor regarding the death of Mr.
Stanly is utterly discredited here The lat
est authentic news from him was from Aru
wini and was sent under date OF June >
1t would be impossible for O native to reach
Matadi and then st. Thomas since that time
The distance between Matadi and Aruwini
alone is II thousand miles through the rough
est country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21

VIRGINIA NEWS.

Work has been begun on the foundation
for the new hall TO be built in Leesburg
Mrs. Mary Davis, wife of Gen. Davis. Of
Florida died at Rappahannock Station last
Monday.
The Potomac Baptist Assoc, ton meets
with the Leesburg Baptist Church on We'd
nesday, August II.
The remains of Col. Lewis E. Harvie, of
Amelia county, were taken to Richmond
Yesterday and inferred in the old family
burial place in Hollywood cemetery.
The Pittsburg syndicate that purchased
the Virginia Beach Railroad and hotel prop
erty paid over the remainder of the pur-
chase money-S153, 000-yesterday.
During the thunderstorm Monday even
ing lightning struck barn belonging to
Capt. Peter Smith, on Ware river, Glou-
cester county, which with its contents was
entirely consumed.
The new military company, TO be called
the "Loudoun Guards" has been organized
in Leesburg, with w. w. Athey as captain
and Benz. " White and Arthur Sheetz first
and second lieutenants, respectively.
4 severe wind storm visited portion Of
Fauuuier Monday evening, blowing down
trees chimueys Sc. Ned Amos, colored
man took refuge under a tree about two
miles from Warrenton, and was killed by
lightning.
The case of the Commonwealth vs.. Peter
Slaughter came up in the county court Of
Culpeper yesterday morning. Slaughter in
April last, killed Alfred Lee by striking him
with an axe while Lee was eating his din.
ner. The case will probably occupy several
days,
BY consent of the counsel OF both parties
the contested election cases in Stafford
county were not tried at the county court
yesterday, but postponed until the Septem-
Der term. The trial of the four registrars,
indicted for false registration, was postponed
until the August term.
During severe hail and rain storm,
which passed over the southern end of Page
county Monday afternoon Mr.. Hiram Kib'
Ter, who lived near Bingham station, was
struck by lightning and instantly killed.
He, with two of his sons had taken reinge
behind wheat. stack in an open field The
boys were shocked by the bolt, but were not
| seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
ALEX ANDRIA.
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 81.

TIE DEMAND for q reduction of the sur
n,ns in the Treasury is so general and wide
spread and urgent that the protectionists,
whose policy continues it, see that some
thing must be done. But the remedy they
propose is not what the people want. Their
proposition is to abolish the internal reve'
nue. system, which imposes tax on liquor
banks and tobacco. The tax on tobacco
should be removed, as there is no more rea'
san for taxing Virginia farmers tobacco
cron than Minnesota farmers wheat crop;
but how tho removal of the tax on whlskey
and banks will help the poor people, Is what
onlC n protected manufacturer, or his agent
can tell. The best way to reduce the sur
Mus is to stop the means by which 1t Is
amssaed. and that is to abolish the tarlh on
raw material and the necessaries OF me-
such as salt, medicine, clothing, fuel, sugar
hardware, pottery. etc. People rich enough
TO have dealings with banks, and to drink
whi4keg, can we'll afford to pay for those
prlyileres. But it is vastly different with
the poor man, large portion OF whose
weekly wages is exacted by the tarili I'M
nosea ON the articles he and his family must
consume in order to live
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
ICONfMUNICATED.
An Interesting Portrait.

In the parIour of Mrs. Maria Mason Coop
err relict of the late Gen. Samuel Cooper,
adiutant general of the Confederate army,
near this city, hangs portrait which possess
ses Just now an interest beyond the family
or even the State to which it belongs. 1t is
the likeness of two sisters, aged 10 and II,
daughters of DIR. James Murray, of Mary
land, taken about 1893. The young ladies
were at the time on q visit 10 an attached
uncle, DR.. Scott, of Annapolis, and are rep
resented after the fashion of that day, in a
somewhat fanciful connection. They are in
garden, with garlands and flowers in
hand about to crown the bust of their uncle.
which is inscribed with the words amiciti;e
sacrum. These ladies are the grandmothers
of Filzhugh Lee and Henry Lloyd at this
time Governors OF Virginia and Maryland
respectively.
DR.. Murray married widow, Mrs Nevett,
(lee Maynadier) with one child, the beau-
tiful Polly Nevett, who was the grandmother
of J. Nevett Steele. Esq, the eminent law
yer of Baltimore. Besides three sons, she
bore him three daughters, Sally, Nancy and
Catharine Sally married Edward Lloyd,
of Wye House, Talbot county. Md, whose
son Daniel was the father of Henry Lloyd,
Governor of Maryland Tie second daugh-
ter, Nancy, became the wife of Gen. John
Mason, of Analostan Island, the father OF
the late u. S Senator James Murray Mason,
and grandfather of Gov. Lee. The youngest,
Catharine, married Richard Rush, son of the
distinguished DIR. Benjamin Rush. one of the
signers of the Declaration of Independence,
and himself minister TO England, then Sec
rotary of the Treasury, and later minister to
France.
1t is proper to add that several copies of
the original portrait above described have
been made for different members Of the
family.
1t adds no little to the interest Of the
above recital to remember that Edward
Lloyd, thu present Governors grandfather.
was in his time also Governor of Maryland
and Henry Lee light Horse Hsrry) Gov
ernor Lees grandfather, Was once Governor
of Virginia. l.. M. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21

TuE Petersburg Inder-Appccl says Mr.,
Barbour is not All orator, and that lit Is
painful to think of him as Senator" The
republicans of Pennsylvania do not deem 1t
at all painful 10 think of Mr. Cameron as a
Senator aud yet every body knows he Is
less of an orator than Mr.. Barbour. There
are several members Of the U. 5. Senate,
democrats rs we'll as republicans, who'
while inferior to Mr.. Barbour in other re-
specls, are not superior to him in olatory.
But the orators in the Senate are not Its
most Influential members. The real work
of the Senate is done in committee, ana
there, MIR. Barbour would have few or no
equals. If the hdcr-Appedt have no othef
objections to the election of Mr. Barbour 10
the Senate than those it has already urged,
it may as we'll turn The election over 10 Tue
next legislature, without troubling itself any
more about that matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
OFF FOR AFRICA OR SOMEWHERE ELSE

Beach Hawley, aged nine years, son OF
Edgar Hawley, of Brookield, Conn.,, con-
slant reader of light literature left his home
Wednesday morning with the intention OF
going to Africa He took with him an old
fashioned horse-pistol, a quantity of powder
and ball, and his handbook. He went to
Newtown. drew $50 from the bank, and
while waiting for the train went out in a
field to practice with his pistol While he
was looking at the weapon it was accident
ally discharged and he was probably fatally
wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
Cholera in EtaIy.

ROME, July 2-Twenty. five deaths from
cholera have occurred in Catania during the
past "a hours The people are panic strick.
en-. Robbers are pilfering houses whose
owners have fled 10 escape the scourge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21

JUDGE NELSON, OF Minnesota, has decided
that under the Nth amendment to the Con-
stitution an Indian is q citizen, and has all
the privileges and immunities OF citizen
This decision is at direct variance with an
opinion rendered by Attorney General Gar
land which is to the effect that an Indian
can not hold the Office OF postmaster ne
cause he is not n citizen. Great minds
in this case, at least, do not think ankle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21
Yellow Fever.

KEY WEST, Fla, July 2l.-There have
been ten new cases of yellow fever since yes
terday, and no deaths. Of the seventy
cases now under treatment sixty at least
are children who pass through this sickness
just a4 Northern children have measles or
scarlet fever. These cases have no bearing
on our sanitary condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-21

Peterson's Maga-ias for August has been received.
The steel plate is charming and the fash
ion and needlcwork designs are excellent.
The number aboundS in capital tales aud pretty
poems. Terms Two dollars a year. Address
Peterson's Magazine, 800 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphis, Pa.